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Photo and report byNiyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Inside or outside Nollywood, Saint Obi remains a sex symbol.I bet he is one of the gifted actors that brought Nollywood so much fame and fortune.However,for reasons best known to him,the handsome dude has not been featuring in movies as frequent as he used to be.Alot of people believe that the guy needed some time off to re-package, marry and have children.Others believe that he fell into the 'black' books of some 'powerful' marketers. Now that Obi is married with a baby, I think he is ready to stage a big comeback.What I don't know is whether or not he would limit his talent to romantic roles just like Ramsey 'fine boy' Noah,RMD,Muyiwa Ademola and others. I saw a bubbling Saint Obi recently and I believe he is making a big comeback. Sure,you miss this guy! Check out the pix,even the usher could not resist a touch from the actor.She left her duty post to toooooouch!

One of the best secondary schools in Nigeria,Henry Alex-Duduyemi Memorial College (HAMEC) is admitting students for the next academic session.Located in Ile-Ife,Osun State,the school has state of the art facilities.Alot of people abroad also bring their children to the place because of the serenity and high teaching standard.They also have boarding facilities compared to any where in the world. The school was founded some years ago by successful businessman,Chief 'Kunle Alex-Duduyemi,the Aro of Ile-Ife (Friends call him Aro of the World).He is elderstateman is respected within and outside Nigeria. I covered the school's anniversary sometime last year and I can tell you for free that the school is one of the most sought after right now in the country.Thinking of enrolling your child? Call:08088207117

Nollywood girl,Oby Edozien is fighting hard to have a sultry shape that can make her relevant in Nigeria's fast growing glamour arena.She is looking ways to burn the fat and get herself an irresistible look like Halle Berry,Tyra Bank or just someone close them. www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com overheard her telling a close friend that she does not like her present body shape .In fact, she said the reason why she couldn't talk well that day was because she had something fixed to her mouth to help her watch her weight. The actress can't wait to be called the 'sexiest chic' in Nollywood.Let see what comes out of her 'figure 8' ambition. Lest I forget, this gist concernsUche Iwuji.She says enough of the critism about her round figure.She told me to inform her fans that they should watch out for her sexy shape in April.Hmmm..Nollywood girls!

I love Nigerian women because they are never found on the bad side whenever it comes to fashion.I am talking about the real women not those who want to copy American or British people 'by force by force'. Personally, i love women who are chocolate in colour (some people say brown,black or whatever).You know...someone with a bit of flesh here and there.A slim woman with good character would also be a wonderful company. In Nigeria,the mentality that most people have is that if you have a fat wife then you presumed to have a fat' bank account.I think a woman who is graceful, elegant with good interpersonal relationship is what make a man go crazily in love.Most men prefer a woman who dresses well.In Nigeria,when a woman dresses to kill (I prefer those who dress to thrill) they will say 'wo ma gba'.In pidgin English ,the slang is translated as 'dem go take'. Check out the pictures,Nigerian women love 'pampering' their neck or what do you think. Enjoy the

Pictures from D'Jewels launch.It was packaged by Nigerian Breweries Plc and Westside Music in Lagos.Pix show top executives from NBL Plc See story below

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Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter On Saturday 23 February 2008, the winner of the 2007 edition of Star Quest launch their debut albu at Legato Club in Victoria Island,Lagos.It was a night tio remember as friends,fans and celebrities storm the venue of the album launch.Unlike most other album launch,the group performed in a live band style.Right here i n Nigeria,most artistes prefer the instrumental stuff. The group also put up superlative performance to the admiration of the peole present.Solomon Arueya,the CEO of Westside Music, promoter of the group disclosed that the guys would definately go far because they are talented and ready to learn at the same time.He disclosed the acceptibility of D'jewels by music lovers is overwhelming.Arueya who was at the forefront of the first show that brought American based musician,Akon to Nigeria says he is very optimistic that the guys would re-define music 'levels' in Nigeria. He also thank the management of Nigerian Bre

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Controversial actor,Ernest Obi was one of the actors that stormed the morgon investiture ceremony for Andrien Gbinigie on Sunday 24 February 2008.The tall and handsome actor did not come alone.He came with a young lady who identified herself as his fiancee. When http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ approached her for a chat,she revealed her name as Miss Evi Oki, a graduate of Linguistics from Delta State University, Abraka.She also disclosed that she had been dating the actor for 5 years now.Moves to get her to talk about how she felt with the monumental scandal involving Ernest Obi met with a brickwall. "I don't want to talk about all that" she said It should be recalled that few months back,the Nollywood gifted actor was accused by his wife, Joanne of taking undue sexual advantage of her 15 year old daughter (she happens to be Ernest Obi's step-daughter) while she (Joanne) was based abroad.So nasty was the accusation t

Mr.Tony Okoroji, former president of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) making a presentaion to Mr. Adrien Gbinigie.The trio of Ejike Asiegbu (president of Actors Guild of Nigeria,Chief Eddie Ugboma,a veteran actor and Azuh Amatus,president of Movie Reporters Guild of Nigeria watches with admiration. The event took place last sunday at Nightshift Coliseum in Ikeja-Lagos.

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Captio:Mr.Ejike Asiegbu,the president of the Actor Guild of Nigeria (right) making a presentation to Andrien Gbinigie at the ceremony.Azuh Amatus,president of Movie Reporters Guild of Nigeria (left) and Veteran actor, Chief Eddie Ugboma watch in admiration.

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Kate Henshaw stepping into the Morgon event on sunday.Ever lively,Kate crack jokes with alot of people before she entered the hall.Aside her casting her as a serious act,Kate would also do for comedy roles.

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter I know this celebrity who runs his home like the government house. How do I mean? Whenever his live-in-lover offends him, he would place her on suspension. He will tell the ‘madly’ or is it ‘madnessly’ in love chic to proceed on a two week suspension.Throughout the two weeks, she is expected to go back to her parents home and she dare not call, send text or ask for anything until her suspension elapsed. She is also expected to submit the key to the house in her care. If the guy refused plea for leniency, he would ask her to proceed on the ‘suspension with hard labour’.This is a situation where she would be in her parents home for the two weeks but she can be called upon at anytime by the guy to come and wash his clothes or cook. Failure to comply with the orders could lead to 'rustication'.See how 'madnessly' or madly in love some people can just be.If you are in love please shine your eyes!

Photo By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Sade Omoniyi popularly known as Lepa Shandy in yoruba movies and her collegue,Nike Peller at MORGON night which took place at Nightshift Coliseum,Opebi,Lagos on Sunday 24 February 2008.

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood star actress,Rita Dominic was one of the actresses that stormed the investiture ceremony of Mr.Andrien Gbinigie as Patron of Movie Reporters Guild of Nigeria (MORGON) on Sunday 24 February 2008.What do you think about her outfit

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood actress,Jennifer Eliogu was also at Nightshift on Sunday 24 February 2008.Check out her outfit.Are you turned on or turned off?

Photo By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter On Sunday 24 February 2008 the Movie Reporters Guild of Nigeria (MORGON) had the investiture of Mr.Andrien Gbingie as Patron of the Guild.Mrs.Abiola Atanda popularly known as Madam Kofo was on of the actresses at the event.Her traditional head gear known as 'Gele' was enough spectacle.

Stroy & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood star actress, Miss Uche Iwuji is in search of a man that can make her feel like a real woman. She told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com on Sunday 24 February 2008 in Lagos that she is available for a serious relationship now. On her relationship with Joseph Yobo, the British based international football star, Uche said they are still friends though they are no longer dating. “Yobo is no more in my life but that doesn’t mean we can’t be friends” she said. Stressing further that her relationship with another Port Harcourt based businessman has since crashed also. “So what does Uche really want in a man?” I asked. “I am not gunning for a man who can buy me a Ferrari and all that. What I simply want is a caring man who is just comfortable” she said amidst laughter. On the ‘worst dressed’ label that was slammed on her following what she wore to This Day award,Uche disclosed that she is well in tune with Hollywood fashion. “I wonde

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Muma Gee is one of Nigeria's hottest traditional singers.The kade exponent was at Legato Club last Night for D'jewels Star Quest winner album launch last night.Muma Gee gave us alot of reasons to 'salivate' about her pair of hot legs.The gown was simply short and she rove around the party venue to show all that 'I am hot!' or what do you think? She left the venue within 20 minutes of her arrival. In case you don't know, Lagato Club on Idowu Taylor Street,Victoria Island in Lagos used to be Club Towers or Club T.Then,it was operated by Prince Nasir Ado- Ibrahim.Gloria Ibru (one of the daughters of Olorogun Micheal Ibru) is the one in charge of Legato. N.B-You can view Muma Gee's profile on www.mumagee.com

Story & Photo By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Innocent Oboh,the Brand Manager making a speech at the Malta Guinness new bottle launch party in Benin City,Edo State-Nigeria.He told the excited crowd that the company has introduced a finer,bigger and better bottle for consumers.He promised that the consumers will continue to experience enriched goodness in the product.

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Fast risisng comedian,Bright Ikpocha popularly known as Basket Mouth was at his best at the lauch party of Malta Guinness new bottle in Benin City.It was laughter galore as the young man dished out humour to the crowd. He disclosed that in his struggling days,while some guys would be going their girlfriends with brand new cars,he wears his brand new addidas foot wear and trek to the place. The guy is always improving on his jokes.He is getting 'fat' cheques and smiling to the bank.

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter On Friday 22 February 2008, I was in Benin,Edo State,Nigeria to cover the Benin version of the launch party of Malta Guinness new bottle.It was a wonderful moment as Konga andX-Project dazzled everyone that stormed Mall of America,venue of the party. Innocent Oboh,the brand manager of theMalta Guinness was overwhelmed with excitement as he watched the mammoth crowd that turned out for the event. The new bottle is finer,bigger and richer.

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Check out what Nollywood actress,Uche Iwuji wore to the last This Day award.Gone are the days when the actress used to be one of the sultriest in the movie industry.She seems to be off the mark completely.Apart from looking bloated now, the gown she was wearing wearing was not anyway near her divalicious status.I bet,Uche needs a wardrobe assistance. Pix-Uche Iwuji (left) stepping into This Day Award last weekend.

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood actress,Monalisa Chinda carrying her bundle of joy on Wednesday 20 February 2008.She had the christening of the new baby on that day.See story below. Pix was taken at her home in Maryland,Lagos.

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood actress,Uche Jombo having a good laugh at her friend,Monalisa Chida's party in Lagos.From close observation,Uche seems have reduced in weight.There was a time she was sooooooooo big that we were calling her a 'Jumbo' package. Sometime ago, she lost a ride to armed robbers.Thanks God she was not hurt. N.B-@Paris .This is your request.

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Check out Nollywood star and presenter of Bold Faces,Tricia Eseigbe at the christening of Monalisa Chinda's new baby on Wednesday 20 February 2008 in Lagos,Nigeria.

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Kween,the British based songbird was at the christening of Monalisa Chida's new baby in Maryland on Wednesday.She came with a male 'friend' .The guy look every inch like a model but his beard scared the living day out most of the people that saw them together.Somebody joked that one could hide fork and spoon inside the beard and no one would ever know.Is that true? For now only Kween can answer if the guy is an actor, her boyfriend or a bodyguard.

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter One of Nollywood fastest rising actresses, Monalisa Chinda, today christens her new born baby at her Maryland, Lagos home. The beautiful actress is married to Segun, a young man from Yoruba land, South-West Nigeria. The baby girl is to be known as Tamar Irejesu. She was very delighted as she told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that if she comes back to this world she will still get married to Segun.She described the heavenl gift as a blessing from God. Some of her friends in the movie industry such as Uche Jombo and Tracia Eseigbe were at the ceremony.UK based Kween Onokula, was also at the event. She came with a male ‘friend’. Mona’s friends such as Chichi Iwuanyawun, Ifeoma Mazeli and her sister, Nneka,were also at the event Monalisa studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt,River State.She has played noticeable roles in movies such as Blind Obsession, Pregnant Virgin and Girls in the Hood. Pix shows Monalisa Chida a

Nigerian top actress, Stephanie Okereke steps on the red carpet.She is super sexy and everything about her tells you she is destined for an 'oscar' some day. Its possible! Pix 2-Betty Irabor, the publisher of Genevieve magazine and wife of one of Nigeria's best broadcasters/presenters,Mr.Soni Irabor.Behind her is Dr.Doyin Abiola (one of the widows of late Bashorun MKO Abiola) . She is a journalist per excellence and so many things count in her favour.

Niyi Tabiti Reporting from Lagos, Nigeria. One of Nigeria's richest men,Mr.Femi Otedola (friends call him Ote-Dollar) of Zenon Oil came to the ceremony with his wife,Nana.Femi wears his traditional white native attire. Pix 2-Happy family from foreign land.Nigeria, no doubt, is the home of hospitality.In Nigeria,there are so many things to make you laugh.

Nkechi 'jay jay' Okocha's lovely dress is complete with a dashing smile.Her husband,Austin Jay Jay Okocha is great footballer whose dribbling skills has earned him great fame and fortune.In the case of Nkechi, she is a trendsetter on the fashion scene.Lets clap for her. pix 2-Enchanting and 'graceful' Grace Egbagbe (right) and a friend at the award on Sunday 17 February 2008.What do you think about Nigerian style icons? As earlier indicated,www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com is the first to give you pictures from the colourful event

Expectedly, http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ is the first to show you who wear what to Thisday’s award, which took place in Ikoyi, Lagos on Sunday 17 February 2007.Nobody beat us to events of this magnitude.Soon, when we have the right infrastructure, we would be uploading every hour. The award ceremony had American born music legend, Lionel Richie doing his thing on stage. I have lots of 'super shots' from the colourful event.Trust me to give it to you the way you want it.I will be releasing it as the system permit.Its a little bit hard loading pictures today. Erykah Badru and Amenze would be on stage today as you read this piece.

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter I read it in Thisday Newspapers on Sunday that Nigeria’s current rave of the moment musician popularly known as 9ICE has indicated his interest to marry his lover, Toni Payne. According to the gist, the musician has given Toni an engagement ring. Is Toni nice for 9ICE? I am jealoooooooouuuussss! 9ICE is the young chap that is fast gaining ground as a super star in the Nigerian music industry.'Gongo aso' one of his songs is now like a national anthem in the country. Toni Payne is based in Los Angeles,Califonia,USA.She is the ceo of Toni Payne line of cosmetics,apparel and publisher of Nigerian entertainment magazine.The Nigerian girl also has an office in Surulere,Lagos.You can read more about her on http://www.tonipayneonline.com/ I took this picture of Toni Payne at Future Award 2008 in Lagos.She was a nominee.

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter I must confess that I was one of those that was so carried away about the Valentine's day.So,pardon me for not posting this earlier.It is the speech delivered by His Excellency,Mr.Bob Dewar at 'British'residence in Lagos.The man is so fanscinated about Lagos.The speech is unedited.I would have posted it on 14 February 2008 but the Valentine fever was too much. SPEECH BY BOB DEWAR, HIGH COMMISSIONER, AT RECEPTION AT BRITISH RESIDENCE IN LAGOS 13 February 2008 I am very pleased to be able to welcome you here tonight at my first official Reception in Lagos. I was delighted to be able to meet His Excellency the Governor yesterday and to be able to reaffirm the United Kingdom’s wish to work in partnership with Nigeria and with Lagos, on a basis of mutual respect and close, honest friendship, adding value where that is useful and helping transform this country. The 21st century brings new challenges for us all and we need to work together in a global

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Those who stormed the new Malta Guinness bottle launch party at Federal Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, yesterday (15 February 2008) would not forget the sweet experience in a hurry. Nigeria’s leading comedian, Bright Ikpocha popularly known as Basket Mouth and Psquare,the award winning musical group lived up to expectations as their fans kept asking for more. Omawunmi, the first runner-up at West African Idol also proved that she is indeed a super star in the making by putting up a superlative performance. Dance Na the Main Thing (DNMT) also showed that they are the best anytime, any day. Apart from Ali Baba who is regarded as the king of contemporary comedians in the country, Basket Mouth stands out because of he is very spontaneous and witty. He brings out the best in him by cracking jokes by relating to what his happening around him. There are several comedians who read jokes books or tell the same jokes more than 50 million times (par

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter I am upset..very,very,very....upset!After all the plans that I made towards the Val Day, my date messed the whole thing up.She works with one of Nigeria's commercial banks.There was no way she could make it because they close late.The bombshell is that she has to be home early so that she can wake up at 5 a.m for tommorrow's work.I hate banks...no consideration for someone who wants to have a val day outing.It is work,work and work. I was booking an alternative date with Wienna, even if she is in New York or London,we would still talk on the phone but http://www.omosewa.blogspot.com/ spoilt the whole thing with her comment.She allege that I was already cheating on my date.I am sure that omosewa girl has sharp tongue.People,help me beg her to stop 'poke-nosing' into my relationship. I just pray that it is still going to be a sweet experience.My friend promised to come and pick me for 'point and kill'.What we call point and kill in L

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Only God knows why Nike Oshinowo did not show up with her husband at the VIP stand of the Lagos polo club on Saturday 9 February 2008.Could it be that she was evading celebrity reporters or could it be that she is truly pregnant as speculated in the media? Nike drove the car that brought her and her husband into the polo club. However; it was only her husband Dr.Tunde Soleye and Ene Lawani (The young lady that won the last Miss Nigeria beauty peagent) that stepped out. We waited for so long but Nike did not stepped out. Nike did not show up in the VIP lounge.Ene sat beside the highly connected medical doctor throughout. Why is 'aunty' Nike evading the VIP Lounge? Ex-Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Nike Oshinowo, could easily pass as Nigeria’s most photographed celebrity woman. She is also one of the most glamorous. Everything she does caught attention and paparazzi would do anything just to get her photograph while men worship at her feet, even if

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter It is just 2 days to the much talked about Valentine’s Day. Lovers out there are getting prepared for a super date. To a lot of youth, they are very much concerned about what to say, what to write, where to go and what to wear. Some people believe that sex should top their agenda. Take it or leave it, more sexual activities tend to take place on that day than any other day. I once asked myself if February 14 is actually a Val day or Sex day? (Help me out here) . I don’t believe sex is a do or die affair.A 29 year old 'macho' guy once collapsed in my area after having sex with a 'tiny' babe who is just 18.The guy was rushed to the hospital.Till now,people still make reference to that episode.All the guys have deserted the girl. Believe me, it is a wonderful experience doing it with someone you truly love but it is not all that a relationship entails. Personally, I appreciate ‘just the two of us’ kind of a thing…you know, gisting and laughing

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nigerian women are making beautiful designs out of Ankara.Yeah! It’s cheap but Nigerians are proud to associate with it. Check out the pictures and you will understand what I mean by Ankara vibes. Let us also appreciate our tailors for their creativity. Some of them are at per with world class fashion designs in New York, London, Paris, Italy and other fashion capitals in the world. The only problem is that they don’t have the resources to withstand the challenges. There are some ‘fashion designers’ in Nigeria today that cannot handle a pin let alone work on the machine. What they do is hire a ‘street’ tailor who is got the magic! When the gistmaster gets to the printing stage,trust me to give you hundreds of designs that would make the likes of D & G,DKNY,VERSACE etc be envious of what is coming out of this part of the world.I believe that one day,International designers like this will showcase ankara at their fashion shows.